All-Star Families,

Spokane Public Schools is currently running a school facilities bond and replacement levy. I want to take a moment to share information about the upcoming bond and levy.

Bonds support buildings. Bonds pay for facility and security improvements. Spokane Public Schools plans to modernize and replace a few older schools, including Adams, as well as make smaller improvements across the district while keeping the tax bill predictable. Lean more about the upcoming bond at Future Schools & Improvements / 2024 Bond (spokaneschools.org).

Levies support essential programs, staff, and services that provide students with a quality education. The levy helps to provide an educational experience that our community has grown to expect to meet student needs by funding extracurricular activities, special education programs, critical health and wellness services, and other student programs and supports. Levies support programs and services benefiting all schools such as: athletics, arts, music, drama, nurses, counselors, advanced placement courses, special education, behavior specialists, technology support, smaller class sizes, highly capable programs, librarians, custodians, and intervention programs. Learn more about the upcoming levy at Newsroom / 2024 Renewal Levy (spokaneschools.org).

Please remember to vote by February 13^th. Thanks for sharing your greatest gift with us…your child.

Beth Nye

Adams Principal

Adams is a Proud Title I school with highly qualified teachers and para educators serving students throughout our school. As a parent you have the right to request information about these qualifications and can learn more here.

Conferences:

Elementary conferences will be Thursday and Friday, January 25 & 26. Teachers are looking forward to meeting with you to share your child’s progress and areas for growth. Please sign up Schedule a Conference: Let's find your students (spokaneschools.org) These are non-student days, but students meals will be available for pick up both days. Breakfast will be available from 8-10 AM. Lunch will be available from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM.

New Student Registration:

Spokane Public Schools is now taking new student registration for the 2024-25 school year. This includes incoming kindergartners! Families may register their new students and incoming kindergartners at Enroll / School Registration: 2024-25 (spokaneschools.org).

MLK Assembly

We had our annual MLK Equity assembly on Friday, January 12^th. Students learned how Dr. King demonstrated perseverance as he worked for equity and justice for all. Our choir led students in Sing About Martin. Fifth grader Nellie Davenport sang Lift Every Voice and Sing. Our All-Stars were amazing audience members as they demonstrated respect and support for student leaders. Thank you for raising such respectful All-Star citizens!

Book Fair fun!

We will host our annual book fair during conferences. This is an inexpensive way to add to your home library. Book fair hours will be Thursday, January 25 from 8:00-6:30 and Friday, January 26 from 8:00-3:00. Help is needed. Call 354-2000 to volunteer.

Ferris Feeder Pattern Event

Ferris Basketball Feeder Pattern Event is on Jan. 23^rd at 5:30pm at Ferris. We need 3 lucky All-Stars to represent Adams in the halftime relay race. Please call our office or email sarahph@spokaneschools.org if your student would like to be in the drawing for this relay race. Your student must be present at the game to participate. The cost of the event is $10 for adults and children are free. Wear your Adams gear to show your spirit!

Blood Drive

Calling all Life Savers: January is National Blood Donor Month. We are excited to host a Blood Drive at Adams Elementary for staff, families, and community members on January 30, 1:30-5:00. Did you know that each year nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions, but only 3% of the population donates blood? Blood helps children and adults fighting cancer, trauma and burn patients, premature infants, heart surgery patients, and many others. In addition to saving lives, you'll help Adams Elementary with the opportunity to receive a $2500 STEM grant. Also, the Adams PTG is generously providing one lucky donor with a $50 gift card! Scan the QR code below to register. Thank you!

Reading Buddy Volunteers Needed!

Reading Buddy Volunteers Needed: If you have an hour to offer once a week to read with a child, we can use your help! Learn more here Reading Buddies Volunteer Training Video. Contact Sarah Phillips at sarahph@spokaneschools.org or call our office at 354-2000 if you are interested or have any questions.

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Bond and Levy

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, our community will have a chance to vote on our local school bond and levy. Adams is one of several schools scheduled for replacement. Click the link to see a short video about the upcoming Adams Elementary replacement.

Adams Gear

Looking for some additional Adams All-Star gear? Click Products - Adams Elementary - KC Enterprise Apparel (chipply.com) to order. You can also find the link on our Adams website.

Classes of the Week: Cleanest Desks as judged by the Desk Fairy

Primary: Gibbs, Anacker, O'Reilly

Intermediate: Campbell, McElgunn, Decker, Richardson, Corneil

All-Star Earners Week of 1/8-1/12

Olivia F.

Zaine T.

Kawsar N.

Juana G-O

Kynzlee B.

Josiah R.

Isla W.

Hunter R-G

Michelle A.

Bryceon S.

Samir S.

Ehblunyah

Kai B.

Mohamad A-R

Deric B.

Dreambox and Lexia Earners 1/8-1/12

Lexia Classes @70%

Cate

Gibbs

Anacker

Sosa

Collins

Corneil

Decker

McElgunn

Lexia Students

Samantha L-M.

Ari M.

Alice V.

Dallas M.

Dreambox classes @ 70%

Cate

Anacker

Wike

Collins

Corneil

Decker

McElgunn

Dreambox Students

Milo L.

Isiah C.

Sayad S.

Scarlette H.

Adams is a proud federally funded Title I school. Our goal is to partner with families to grow learners and citizens. If, as a parent, guardian, or citizen, you believe that our school has violated any federal rule, law or state regulation that applies to a federal program, a Citizen Complaint may be filed using this link. At Adams we have copies of the Citizen Complaint Process in our office and on our website.